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Cauliflower Poppers

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By: Joanna Cismaru 26 Comments

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Cauliflower Poppers – cauliflower pieces coated with simple spices and roasted to perfection.

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Today’s recipe which is a favorite of mine, not of my husband’s though, which is a bonus for me because we don’t have to fight over these morsels. I don’t know what it is about roasted cauliflower that I love so much, but I do, and especially if you flavor the cauliflower with different spices like I did this time, very simple spices I might say, smoked paprika, and salt and pepper.

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You can’t get any simpler than that. I did rub some olive oil over the cauliflower pieces, but that’s about it. I do like my cauliflower nicely roasted. This is so delicious, it’s like popcorn, it’s healthy, it makes a perfect side dish, it’s the ultimate healthy snack.

Have I sold you on it yet? Come on, cauliflower is good for you, stop being fussy and make this!

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4.59 from 24 votes

Cauliflower Poppers

Prep 10 minutes
Cook 45 minutes
Total 55 minutes
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Cauliflower Poppers – cauliflower pieces coated with simple spices and roasted to perfection.
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Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower (cleaned and cut into pieces)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl mix the paprika, salt and pepper together.
  • In another large bowl toss the cauliflower with the olive oil so that each piece is covered. Sprinkle the spices over the cauliflower pieces and toss to make sure each piece is coated with the spice mixture.
  • Place the cauliflower on the baking sheet and bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. You will have to turn it every 15 min or so to make sure it browns on all sides.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 101kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Sodium: 625mg (27%)Potassium: 447mg (13%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 369IU (7%)Vitamin C: 69mg (84%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Mary Gallop
Mary Gallop
Posted: 4 years ago

Really delicious! And you can add whatever sauce you want with it.

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Manjulika Pramod
Manjulika Pramod
Posted: 4 years ago

I will try making this. Looks very simple.

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Regina
Regina
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
this dish looks so good…I’m going to try it this morning….will it work for broccoli also…thanks

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Kim Miller
Kim Miller
Posted: 5 years ago

Wondering since I found this under 21 day fix recipes what the portion containers are on the recipe?

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Susan Long
Susan Long
Posted: 6 years ago

5 stars
This is one our very favorite vegetable recipes–I prepare it at least a couple times a month. I’ve even served them to avowed cauliflower haters and they have all said they just thought they hated cauliflower! It is important to give them enough space to roast though–otherwise they just steam and don’t brown. They’re still delicious though!

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Noelene
Noelene
Posted: 6 years ago

I am going to try these tonight using Ras El Hanout. My favourite Moroccan blend of spices. Will serve with a lamb Tagline

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Gina Ritchie
Gina Ritchie
Posted: 6 years ago

These look amazing. I think even my husband who is not a cauliflower fan would dig in. I am trying to think of what dip I will serve with them, probably something with a bleu cheese base. Any suggestions?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Gina Ritchie
Posted: 6 years ago

A blue cheese dip would be nice, maybe even a simple ranch dip.

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Jim
Jim
Posted: 7 years ago

5 stars
Alright Jo….I’m gonna try this with my steak dinner tonight. Went out and got some smoked paprika. Looks great and know I’m gonna love it. Thank you from 92 deg. Arizona 3/21/15.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Jim
Posted: 7 years ago

Oh I’m jealous! Hope you like the cauliflower Jim 🙂

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Margaret MacFadyen
Margaret MacFadyen
Posted: 8 years ago

I am a first time user of your website.
Today I made your cauliflower poppers.
I didn’t have paprika, so I used Garam Masala, but only about 1 teaspoon.
I just loved this recipes.

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Tim
Tim
Posted: 8 years ago

A simple hack, mix the coating ingredients in a plastic bag throw in cauliflower florets and shake them up and ‘pour’ out on baking sheet – get a more even coating and toss the bag out – one less bowl to wash.

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Linda
Linda
Posted: 9 years ago

Just made this recipe for the second time in s many weeks. Very tasty! We devour an entire head of cauliflower at a time! I spray with PAM to hopefully save on some calories instead of the olive oil!!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 9 years ago

Glad you liked it Linda!

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Judy
Judy
Posted: 9 years ago

I thought poppers were jalapeño peppers stuffed with cream cheese or something dipped in egg and bread crumbs and fried. I asked another cooking blog what it was but was never replied to so I googled them. I can’t get smoked paprika. Do you ever use green Thai curry. If so I need a question answered. Anybody can reply actually. It’s as hot as hades where I am.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Judy
Posted: 9 years ago

Judy, I just called these popper because they’re small enough to just pop one in your mouth. I’ve never used green Thai curry.

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Donna
Donna
Reply to  Judy
Posted: 6 years ago

I had trouble finding smoked Paprika. Found it on Amazon. Worth it, the flavor is amazing.

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Reply to  Donna
Posted: 5 years ago

Find at Penzy

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Salixisme
Salixisme
Posted: 9 years ago

I love the sound of these. I think they would make a great lunchbox snack for my kids to take to school…
BTW, I am another Calgarian

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Salixisme
Posted: 9 years ago

Hey, well nice to virtually meet you and welcome to my blog. 🙂

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Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
Posted: 9 years ago

Oh wow, these look so simple but I love how they’re sort of caramelised on the edges, and smoked paprika is one of my new favourite spices so I’m sure I’ll love these.

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Julia
Julia
Posted: 9 years ago

Ooh ooh! Me me me! Calgarian! 😀 so sick of winter! But these poppers will make my day in the next few!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 9 years ago

Hi Julia, looks like winter is coming to an end…but we know better. 🙂

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